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GK52 KBV

2003 Proton Wira

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,003 mi
Last recorded64,003 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Proton Wira40,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 KBV
MakeProton
ModelWira
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 64,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 64,003 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 911,866 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2013 70,516 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front flexi section of exhaust damaged

Fail 22 May 2013 70,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

eng oil over fill of 500mls

front flexi section of exhaust damaged

Pass 21 May 2012 65,106 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

eml light on dash

engine oil leak/filter

handbrake needs adjustment

rear fuel lines starting too corroded

rev counter not working

Pass 20 May 2011 57,743 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 57,743 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 May 2010 50,564 miles

brake fluid needs top up

sump area got oil leak

Pass 14 May 2009 41,198 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 14 May 2009 41,198 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 May 2008 33,635 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 25,563 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 25,563 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 17,713 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 16,343 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Wira?

Based on 57,151 MOT tests across 5,746 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
4,884
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
5,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 5,753
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,573
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,960
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,578
Stop lamp not working 1,305
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GK52 KBV is a 2003 Proton Wira in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Proton Wira models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 40,913 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Proton Wira fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 5,753 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK52 KBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Wira typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Proton Wira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GK52 KBV is a 2003 Proton Wira, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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